Job DescriptionNCCT Contract Administrator III - RemoteUnited States; May be eligible for remote employmentJOB SUMMARY The National Center for Clinical Trials (NCCT) is designed to serve as an innovative platform to revolutionize and catalyze the conduct of clinical trials-greatly accelerating the translation of scientific findings into improvements in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease for our communities and patients. The NCCT will offer core services for patient recruitment and enrollment, trial administration and follow-up, and to gather real world data and evidence.
This position will be part of a team that will report to leadership in the NCCT and provides direct administrative support for the NCCT.
Administratively supports a set of diverse and complex awards that include non-federal, industry, and international funders. Works independently, anticipates and resolves problems; and updates supervisor on status of contracts. Uses independent judgment and problem-solving skills to ensure compliance with sponsor and donor regulations, Institutional policies as well as departmental procedures within their respective area (contracts). This is a high-volume, fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Accounting, Finance or related field of study
- At least two years of experience in grant accounting, research administration, grant/contract application and review/negotiation and/or paralegal experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION Certified Research Administrator (CRA) as granted by the Research Administrators Certification Council preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The NCCT Contract Administrator III is expected to work at either the technical or non-technical competency level indicated for their respective area of contracts.
- Supports faculty members and department administrators in the various stages of the contract life cycle.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of institutional cost policies and multiple funding agency guidelines including federal, state, private foundations, and associations and the application of these policies to the various stages of the contract life cycle is required. Demonstrates understanding of all systems and applications utilized for storage and retrieval of data.
- Understands the negotiation and documentation process related to each stage of the contract life cycle.
- Reviews financial information to ensure compliance with institution and granting agency requirements to provide assistance to stakeholders involved in the various stages of the contract life cycle.
- Demonstrates understanding of appropriateness of consultation with institutional management and/or Legal Department related to contract language, financial, and post-execution monitoring of agreements.
- Possesses knowledge to provide support and guidance to stakeholders for contracts entered into by the institution.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding to fulfill reporting requirements of contracts awarded.
- Represents and promotes the institution's research activities at meetings.
- Demonstrates understanding of all systems and applications utilized for storage and retrieval of data.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with stakeholders and provides needed support during the contracts life cycle.
- Demonstrates mastery of knowledge needed to assist and support the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures relating to the administration of contracts.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS - Excellent oral and written communication skills and internal/external customer service skills, required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with computerized databases (e.g., Microsoft Excel), word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word), and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint).
- Demonstrates ability to work independently.
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities/deadlines
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About Us
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.
Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.
It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About Us Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.
It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About the Team Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments Mission To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Vision To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence - always